Everyday English (Elementary)

Topic: Weekends

Lesson Notes February 4, 2025 (Elementary)

Words & Phrases

• We have to do an octangular dance movement.

• I worked my last regular shift at the wine bar, I worked until midnight.

• The counter was full, and we ran out of wine glasses.

• I had to buy a new desktop because my laptop stopped working.

• My son’s phone needed to be repaired. The repair fee was ¥70,000. (= seventy-thousand yen)

• I also want a new iPhone.

• The new iPhone camera can take astrophotography shots.

• Would you ever go solo camping?

• I learned how to set up a tent, make a fire and cook over a campfire.

• I went camping as an activity in high school.

• I used a cot when I went camping, I don’t like sleeping on the ground.

• At the hotel, we called the front desk to bring up a cot. (= a small, easily portable bed)

• My son brought me a little something from Odakyu OX. (= a gift, souvenir)

• I’ll pick you up a little something when I go to the store later today.

• I think this ice cream bar has gotten smaller! These used to be larger.

• This is a good example of shrinkflation!

Appropriate Language

• “Run out of (something)” means to use up all of something, so that that none is left.

• We ran out of milk, so I need to buy more. (= no milk left)

• My phone ran out of battery. (= the battery is dead)

• They ran out of tickets for the concert. (= no more tickets available)

• “Astrophotography” is taking pictures of the night sky, including stars, the Moon, and planets.